Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'

21.09.2026 22:34 The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

UK should 'team up' with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister tells BBC

21.09.2026 17:04 It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.

Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stability

21.09.2026 17:04 Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.

War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?

21.09.2026 11:05 The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it

Man, 82, dies after beach fight with 76-year-old over sunlounger in Greece

21.09.2026 11:05 One eyewitness said the scene was so chaotic that screaming could be heard from the other end of the beach.

Brigitte Bardot's ballet flats and diamond rings to be sold at auction

21.09.2026 11:05 Many of the film star's personal items, on sale in Paris, are priced at under €100.

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

21.09.2026 11:05 Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

20.09.2026 23:50 Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents

20.09.2026 18:05 Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

20.09.2026 18:05 Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz

20.09.2026 18:05 The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

20.09.2026 18:05 Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

19.09.2026 02:21 O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

18.09.2026 20:49 The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad

18.09.2026 20:49 Cristiano Ronaldo is named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games.